# '50s-Era-Inspired Optical Glasses Salt Launches Its All-Optical 'Collection 1 2022' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/salt-collection-1-2022) & [saltoptics](https://saltoptics.com/) California-based eyewear brand [Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-bergamot) has unveiled its first collection of the year titled 'Collection 1 2022.' The new capsule will focus entirely on optical offerings, delivering a range of [retro-inspired silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection). In addition, shoppers can expect the glasses to come equipped with a variety of premium materials; some frames are built from premium Japanese acetate and others are made from [ultra-lightweight titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection). Standouts in the collection include the titanium Mason and Devon, both of which boast two-tone finishes and a tailored thickness designed to enhance optical quality. Meanwhile, the Jefferson arrives with an old-school keyhole bridge and rivet hinges, lending them a distinctly retro aesthetic. As a whole, the collection draws inspiration from the kind of frames that were commonly worn in the '50s and '60s. Image Credit: Salt Optics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **'50s-inspired Optical Glasses:** Opportunities for brands to create vintage-inspired eyewear collections to cater to the growing trend of retro aesthetics. - **Premium Materials in Eyewear:** Innovation in eyewear materials such as the use of Japanese acetate and ultra-lightweight titanium to enhance product quality and appeal to a wider audience. - **Tailored Thickness for Optical Quality:** Creating eyewear designs with tailored thickness to enhance optical clarity and improve user experience and comfort. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Brands within the eyewear industry can take inspiration from Salt's retro-themed optical glasses, as new collections featuring premium materials and special attention to optical quality can help distinguish brands within a competitive market. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with eyewear brands to release trendy and retro-inspired eyewear collections that align with current fashion trends. - **Luxury:** The use of premium materials such as Japanese acetate and lightweight titanium in eyewear can help brands within the luxury industry distinguish themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Prescription Eyewear Line Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quays-optical-line.md) - [Tech Futuristic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-refined.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Modernized Vintage Summer Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection.md) - [Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajio-sunglasses.md) - [Collaborative Summertime Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-x-snow-peak.md)